A love triangle plays out among a close group of six friends. Mihir loves Aaisha but ends up mistakenly proposing to Tara, and two years later the two are set to marry so as not to hurt her. When the engagement falls apart, the friends reunite for a Goa trip where Mihir and Aaisha's feelings resurface.
Tari Maate Once More is a bright, song-filled entry in the urban Gujarati romance wave that followed hits like Chhello Divas. Directed by Saurin Chaudhary, it takes a well-worn shape, the love triangle among a close group of friends, and dresses it in Goa scenery, wedding-season energy and a soundtrack that pulls in voices as big as Shaan. Bharat Chawda leads as Mihir, the boy caught between the girl he loves and the girl he accidentally proposed to, and the film mines that mix-up for both comedy and heartache.
The pleasant surprise here is the supporting cast. Janki Bodiwala, who would later become a household name in Gujarati cinema through Vash, plays Aaisha, and the ensemble around her, including Ojas Rawal and Shraddha Dangar, keeps the friendship at the centre feeling warm rather than mechanical. On IMDb the film has held a strong score, and while the vote count is modest, the reaction skews affectionate, praising the story of friendship and the ease of the performances.
None of this makes Tari Maate Once More a groundbreaking film. The triangle resolves the way you expect, the melodrama is laid on thick in places, and the music does a lot of the emotional lifting that the script could have handled on its own. But as a good-natured commercial romance it delivers what its audience came for, a familiar story told with energy, likeable faces and enough songs to carry a long evening. Watch it for the early sight of Janki Bodiwala in a lighter register and for the uncomplicated charm of a friends-and-Goa romance that knows exactly what it is and does not pretend otherwise.
Verdict
A cheerful friends-and-Goa romance that knows exactly what it is. Fun, formulaic, and an early sight of Janki Bodiwala.
What works
- Likeable ensemble led by Bharat Chawda
- Early, lighter turn from Janki Bodiwala
- Catchy soundtrack with big playback names
- Warm friendship at its core
What holds it back
- Predictable love-triangle resolution
- Melodrama laid on thick
- Music does the script's emotional work
- Familiar, formulaic beats
Cast & crew
Writers: Rhythm Bhojak
Music: Hiren Bhojak
Cast: Bharat Chawda (Mihir), Janki Bodiwala (Aaisha), Ojas Rawal (Magi), Shraddha Dangar (Jaadu), Hemang Dave (Harry), Jolly Rathod (Tara), Meera Acharya (Shailja), Ragi Jani (Don Bhai)
Producers: Namrata Agrawal (Kushal Entertainment)
Watch the trailer
Play the official trailer on YouTubeMore Comedy Gujarati films
Frequently asked
Is Tari Maate Once More worth watching?
A cheerful friends-and-Goa romance that knows exactly what it is. Fun, formulaic, and an early sight of Janki Bodiwala. Kevu Che rates it 4 out of 5.
What is Tari Maate Once More about?
A love triangle plays out among a close group of six friends. Mihir loves Aaisha but ends up mistakenly proposing to Tara, and two years later the two are set to marry so as not to hurt her. When the engagement falls apart, the friends reunite for a Goa trip where Mihir and Aaisha's feelings resurface.
What is the IMDb rating of Tari Maate Once More?
Tari Maate Once More (2018) holds an IMDb rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 171 votes.